7.0 - 10.0 years

7 - 15 Lacs

Chennai

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Role & responsibilities Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and proactive Threat Intelligence & IR Lead to oversee our SOC threat intelligence and ensure the security of our organizations assets. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on threat intelligence, threat hunting, analysis & incident response. You will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating threats to protect the organization's infrastructure, data, and operations. Key Responsibilities: Threat Intelligence & Incident Response : Develop, implement, and manage the organizations threat intelligence strategy and program. Lead a team of threat SOC analysts and ensure timely identification of emerging threats. Threat Identification and Analysis: Monitor and analyze cyber threat data, including data banks , data lakes , API access controls , threat feeds, and intelligence platforms. Identify trends, techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs) of threat actors and provide actionable insights. Collaboration and Reporting: Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., SOC, incident response, and risk management) to share threat intelligence insights. Prepare detailed threat reports and brief senior management on the organizations threat landscape. Threat Hunting and Mitigation: Conduct proactive threat-hunting activities to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the organization’s systems. Recommend and implement mitigation strategies to address identified threats. Tool and Technology Management: Evaluate, implement, and maintain tools and technologies to support the threat intelligence program. Automate threat detection processes and maintain integrations with security operations platforms. Industry Engagement: Participate in threat intelligence sharing forums and build relationships with external organizations to stay updated on evolving threats. Qualifications and Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a threat intelligence or similar role. Strong knowledge of cyber threat landscapes, attack vectors, and defensive strategies. Hands-on experience with threat intelligence platforms (TIPs), SIEMs, and other security tools. Familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and Cyber Kill Chain. Experience in analyzing threat data, including malware, indicators of compromise (IoCs), and vulnerabilities. Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, GIAC, GCTI) are preferred. Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Key Competencies: Strong leadership and team management skills. Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous learning and staying ahead of emerging threats. This role offers the opportunity to lead a critical function within our cybersecurity operations and make a tangible impact on the organization's security posture. If you are passionate about staying ahead of cyber threats and have a proven track record in threat intelligence, we encourage you to apply.

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